Exceptional sites, expansive parks and plenty of opportunities for entertainment and relaxation, tourists Moravian city of Olomouc. Coming Indian summer is an ideal time when visitors can find out why the famous Lonely Planet ranked this place the most beautiful cities in Europe. In this article we bring sports and cultural tips as you can in Olomouc spend unforgettable moments with your family.
Tip 1: Nabucco Opera in the open air
From Thursday 5th September to Sunday, the 8th September in Olomouc held a series of events National launch of European Heritage Days.
One of the biggest attractions of this event is Open air opera Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi. Then on Friday, indicating Moravian Theatre Olomouc in the open air on the Upper Square. Admission is free. After introducing the candidates able to explore the town hall, or a stand on the tower, from where you can enjoy the view of the night Olomouc panorama.
Tip 2: Tour of unique monuments
When the European Heritage Days are open to tourists annually interesting sights, which is the town's wealth. "City tour can begin to be at its greatest jewel, Holy Trinity, the UNESCO," recommends Lucie Kriklová, head of advertising and marketing the City Olomouc. Just a few steps from the column will feature a town hall with astronomical clock or a set of notable fountains. "Tourists should not miss the area of the Olomouc Castle, Wenceslas hill with the bishop's palace and the Gothic cathedral of St. Wenceslas. Ibid is also Archdiocesan Museum, founded on the initiative of Pope John Paul II., "Adds Kriklová.
Tip 3: Exhibition of optical phenomena and videomapping
Many people Olomouc monuments will soon see in a new light - and to literally. Light is playing an important role in guiding the program of European Heritage Days. This year's national theme is the password: "Monuments in a new light." Have seventh shines so people can find on the Upper Square, an exhibition of light and optical phenomena. He's going to have night lighting of monuments. From 24 to 28 September, then place in the international competition of the so-called videomapping. It is a visual art that works with any projections on buildings and facades of buildings. Houses must come to life on the Lower Square.
Tip 4: Visiting the zoo or a modern water park
Historical monuments, but certainly not the only one who can offer Olomouc. The traditional attraction for families with children is the zoo, which is set in a forest environment. It offers a pavilion with bats, marine aquarium with sharks or through paddocks monkeys. Among the nearly 400 species can be seen with a very rare Barbary Lion or Amur leopard. In addition, it is possible to climb to the lookout tower or visit ropes course in the trees with other attractions for the youngest children. Water relaxation and adrenaline rush provides modern Olomouc water park. You will find one of the longest slides in the country, spas, hot tubs, steam room, and a children's pool for the little ones.
Tip 5: The in-line skating and cycling
Gems Olomouc are also large areas of the park. "Our parks are just made for sport, walking or family picnic. With more than 10 kilometers of in-line skating trails located throughout the city, you are sure to come to their skaters' attracts visitors to the Moravian metropolis Lucie Kriklová. Ideal to discover Olomouc is round, for which it is possible to go to car. "Mountain bikes and including accessories can be rented at the Information Centre in the Town Hall and the Center for semaphore Andrův stadium, which provides complete facilities for children. Included in the rent and get cycling map of Olomouc and its surroundings, "says Kriklová.
If you want to visit more places worth purchase a tourist card Olomouc region Card, which is valid throughout the region. The cards can be used more than 170 free entrance and discounts to attractions of the city and the region. Take can be 48 hours or 5 days, both the adult and child. Price cards ranges from 180 CZK for adults and 90 CZK for a child. It can be purchased in the Information center of Olomouc in the arcade hall and other distribution points.
Olomouc is due to its location right in the center of Moravia easily accessible to the motorway and train. Fast and convenient connection to Prague and Ostrava provides modern Pendolino train, yellow or sets of RegioJet Leo Express. After the city will comfortably carry trams and buses. The basic ticket costs 14 CZK, full fare comes to CZK 46. With the aforementioned tourist Olomouc region Card however you fare during its validity for free.
Source: Press Release